Two Vancouver-based coffee roasters are joining forces today to help raise funds for the Asobagri co-op in Guatemala, which suffered serious damages during a landslide on Sept. 20.

JJ Bean and Ethical Bean, recognizing the co-op as an important supplier for some of their blends, organized the fundraiser, which is also getting support from other Vancouver coffee shops and grocery outlets.

From JJ Bean:

On September 20th, heavy rains caused a massive landslide at ASOBAGRI, which killed fifteen people. Four homes were destroyed, along with some of the co-op’s most important buildings. Without the necessary processing facilities, the livelihood of around 1,200 farmers is at stake.

Here’s a video with more detail and some striking images from the devastated countryside:

Nick Brown
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